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FINDING NATURE’S TREASURES 
on its wings. I think they are beautiful, now that I 
know they will not hurt us.” 
“They are very beautiful insects,” said Uncle Jack, 
“and so many different kinds. Some have green bodies, 
and wings that you can see through. Others have black 
and white spots on their wings.” 
“There goes one now flying down ^nd touching the 
water,” said Marylee. “Is it getting a drink of water?” 
“They do not drink water,” replied Uncle Jack. “That 
is Mother Dragon Fly. She touches the water with her 
tail, and every time that she touches it, she lays an egg. 
The egg sinks to the bottom of the water.” 
